LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy’s Board of Governors has approved awards rules, inclusion standards and campaign promotional regulations for the 99th Academy Awards®. For Academy Awards consideration, a feature film must have a qualifying theatrical release between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026. Substantive awards rules changes include: Awards submission deadlines and additional key dates are […]
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has appointed noted filmmaker Shri Ashutosh Gowariker as the Festival Director for the 57th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), to be held in Goa. Shri Gowariker is an acclaimed filmmaker with a distinguished contribution to Indian cinema. His association with IFFI spans several decades, reflecting […]
S Viswanath Twin celebrations will mark the 2026 milestone edition of the much admired and anticipated annual Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF). The leading film congregation and cinematic celebration in the Central Europe. The second oldest film festival in the world, this time around, the KVIFF will commemorate two important milestones in its long, […]
S Viswanath Think La Cinef. Think FTII. Think India. This seems the new normal at one of Cannes Film Festival’s prestigious competition sections La Cinef. Since it birthed in 1998, as La Cinefoundation midwifed by French Film Critic Gilles Jacob (also responsible for Un Certain Regard selection & Caméra d’Or Award,) during its 27 years […]
S Viswanath The MARCHÉ DU FILM may be the business of all things hub of FESTIVAL DE CANNES Where the global film community gathers. Billed as world’s largest international gathering of film professionals. A film market forum with its unparalleled networking opportunities through 250 professional events, 1,500 screenings and 4,000 projects – the essential platform […]
